SMITH & WATERS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
63417
MC Number
99735
Fleet Size
23
Total Drivers
18
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
SMITH & WATERS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in HODGES, South Carolina, operating 23 power units with 18 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.6% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 61 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Carolina is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 35.5% across 22,987 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
61
Total
73%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 5, 2020
Cargo
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 31, 2006
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SMITH & WATERS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. SMITH & WATERS INC (USDOT #63417) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is SMITH & WATERS INC's safety record?
SMITH & WATERS INC has 61 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SMITH & WATERS INC operate?
SMITH & WATERS INC operates 23 power units with 18 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SMITH & WATERS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SMITH & WATERS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SMITH & WATERS INC located?
SMITH & WATERS INC is based in HODGES, South Carolina at 2915 NATION ROAD, 29653. Phone: (864) 456-7421.
What are SMITH & WATERS INC's out-of-service rates?
SMITH & WATERS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.6%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.3% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.